Midday Sun DE5289 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE1A3, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elberta Peaches from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE1A3 · DE5289
Midday Sun
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midday Sun Technical Profile
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Midday Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midday Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMidday Sun
Nearly identical
Vista PaintElberta Peaches
Elberta Peaches
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sun Faded
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
La Luna Amarilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Bee
PPG
Nearly identical
Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Essentially Bright
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Tickle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Melted Butter
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Feather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midday Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midday Sun
#FFE1A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midday Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midday Sun Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midday Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midday Sun have?
Midday Sun by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Midday Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midday Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midday Sun are Elberta Peaches by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sun Faded by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), La Luna Amarilla by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midday Sun's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Midday Sun?
Midday Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Midday Sun's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.